Intro: Gm Eb F (x2) Verse 1: Gm Eb F I was a kid looking for love, full of hope inside Gm Eb F But time was never kind to me, my heart grew cold as ice Gm Eb F All out of luck, thought I was stuck, alone for all my life Gm Eb F But I was proven wrong the moment I looked in your eyes Pre-chorus: Cm It's true, until I'm in the grave D Darling, I'll love you Chorus: (nc) Eb For a thousand years, dear Gm Bb F Time is nothing when I'm here with you, oh-oh-ooh (nc) Eb Gm Bb F All my fears, tears, those memories, they disappear with you, oh-oh-ooh Eb Gm Bb 'Til I turn into dust, I'll carry this love, my dear F (Gm) For a thousand years Interlude: Gm Eb F (x2) Verse 2: Gm Eb F Saw very soon, something will bloom, like a lotus flower Gm Eb F The bluest moon will soon be sun and turn to golden hour Gm Eb F Hours and days, lost in your gaze, losing track of time Gm Eb F Learning how to slow it down, appreciate our lives Pre-chorus: jvke & john michael howell: Cm Just know, until I'm in the grave D Darling, I'll love you Chorus: (nc) Eb For a thousand years, dear Gm Bb F Time is nothing when I'm here with you, oh-oh-ooh Eb Gm Bb F All my fears, tears, those memories, they disappear with you, oh-oh-ooh Eb Gm Bb 'Til I turn into dust, I'll carry this love, my dear F Gm Eb F For a thousand years (Oh-ooh, ay) Bridge: Eb Gm9 Set it all on fire, let it burn up brighter Bbadd9 F Love is a flame, and it's dancing away, to David playing on a lyre Eb Gm9 Set it all on fire, let the smoke go higher F 'Cause darling, I'll love you Chorus: (nc) Eb For a thousand years, dear Gm Bb F Time is nothing when I'm here with you, oh-oh-ooh Eb Gm Bb F All my fears, tears, those memories, they disappear with you, oh-oh-ooh (nc) Eb Gm Bb F 'Til the air leaves my lungs, with each breath, I'll hold you near Eb Gm Bb 'Til I turn into dust, I'll carry this love, my dear F (nc) For a thousand years This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
A Thousand Years (and JVKE & ZVC) chords by John Michael Howell
Suggested strum6/8 lilt6/8 feel
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d
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d
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u
Also works: 6/8 flowing d – u d – u
How to play A Thousand Years (and JVKE & ZVC) on ukulele
On ukulele, A Thousand Years (and JVKE & ZVC) comes down to the 6/8 lilt: d – – d – u. It rolls along at a medium pace of around 90 bpm. You are playing it in G minor; the original is in Bb major. The chords ask a bit more of you, so I rate them proficient. Prefer easier shapes? Transpose the song down 3 half-steps, then a capo on fret 3 brings you back to the key on this page. Feel the six beat pulse and strum it like a slow waltz.
8 ukulele chords used in "A Thousand Years (and JVKE & ZVC)" by John Michael Howell: Bb, Bbadd9, Cm, D, Eb, F, Gm and Gm9
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